Per Diem Flight Nurse

Air Methods

Flight Nurse delivering lifesaving care and assessing critical patients in North Carolina's landscapes. Operating from state-of-the-art helicopters, ensuring safety and quality care during medical transport.

Posted 7/30/2026part-timeLumberton • North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in critical care nursing, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining current RN licensure and relevant certifications. Proficient in using Microsoft Suite and knowledgeable in equipment maintenance, with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

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Critical Care Nursing ExperienceCurrent RN LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification

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Hard Skills

Critical Care AssessmentTriagePatient TreatmentEquipment MaintenanceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

EMS CertificationMICN CertificationCFRN CertificationCEN Certification

Industry Keywords

Emergency NursingPre-Hospital ExperienceFlight ExperiencePatient CareOutreach Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for providing high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for the safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility.
Provide nursing care within his/her scope of practice from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility.
Maintain competence in knowledge and skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required
Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/ local EMS regulations
Pre-hospital experience preferred
Flight experience is not required but is a plus!
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Current RN license(s) for states of practice
EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent
Specialty certification (CFRN or CEN) are required within 24 months of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal
Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs